youth political participation

Advocacy Toolkit For Youth In Democratic Governance | A guide to effective youth-led advocacy in governance

Advocacy Toolkit For Youth In Democratic Governance | A guide to effective youth-led advocacy in governance

This Advocacy Toolkit will provide young people and youth-led and youth-serving organisations with the knowledge, practical skills, and resources needed to effectively advocate for their rights and participate in democratic governance processes. As part of the Ignite African Youth Project, this toolkit serves as a comprehensive resource to empower youth and enable them to actively participate in shaping their communities and democratic governance. It will empower them to create positive change in their communities and beyond by providing a comprehensive guide to advocacy.

Citizens Summit in Defense of Democracy & Freedom | Lusaka, Zambia

Citizens Summit in Defense of Democracy & Freedom | Lusaka, Zambia

State actors and non-state actors alike, including civil society and the private sector, prioritize the effective participation of young people in governance and economic spaces and that young people themselves must continue to actively pursue effective non-tokenistic participation that allows their voices to be heard and integrated into policymaking.

Justifying Meaningful Engagement And Inclusion Of Young People In Political Processes.

Justifying Meaningful Engagement And Inclusion Of Young People In Political Processes.

More transparency, better accountability, and greater responsiveness to the youth demographic are elements young Kenyans yearn for. The Kenyan government is beginning to respond to these demands. To encourage more civic engagement by younger citizens, the government is taking measures through the World Bank's Kenya Accountable Devolution Program (KADP) to incorporate public participatory budgeting into their budget decision-making process. The 2007 general elections highlighted Kenya's failure to engage its youth constituency effectively in political, governance, and electoral processes. Building trust between young people and democratic institutions is critical as young people make up a substantive part of the overall Kenyan population.